Word Meaning
लगती
lagti
hiverb
Meaning
To be engaged, find pleasure, attach to, or rest upon.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, 'lagti' (from 'lagna') appears in the idiom of the eyes finding solace, delight, or settling upon something ('aankhein lagna'). The poet conveys that without the beloved, his eyes can find no interest or satisfaction in the blossoms of the garden.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit 'lag' (to adhere, attach), through Prakrit 'laggai'.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'dil' or 'aankh' in classical Urdu poetry to depict emotional attachment, sleeplessness, or alienation from worldly beauty.
Examples
My eyes find no rest without seeing your face.
Her gaze settled gently upon the blossoming rose.
Synonyms
जुड़तीरमतीअटकती
Related Words
लगनालगावलगी